The Language Law: fines and the ombudsman – MykVisti
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    5 November 2026

law on Ukrainian as the state language

The Language Law is the common name for the Law of Ukraine «On Ensuring the Functioning of the Ukrainian Language as the State Language», adopted in 2019. It regulates the use of Ukrainian in education, the media and services. A first violation brings a warning and a repeat one a fine of ₴3,400. Complaints are handled by the state language ombudsman: the post was held by Taras Kremin, and as of March 2026 by Olena Ivanovska.

MykVisti covers fines and complaints, bans on Russian-language content in cities and violations in Mykolaiv and Odesa Oblast.

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